Honeydew Melon Martini
Honeydew Melon Martini
Ingredients
For the Martini
- 1/2 honeydew melon, medium, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 6 fluid ounces vodka, chilled
- 2 fluid ounces melon liqueur
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 fluid ounce simple syrup, as needed, adjust to taste
- ice, as needed, for shaking
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup honeydew melon, balled or small cubes
- 1 lime, wheel or twist
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the honeydew puree: Place the cubed honeydew melon into a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl or container to remove any pulp, ensuring a smooth martini. You should yield approximately 3 to 4 fluid ounces of puree.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Chill your martini glasses: Place four martini glasses in the freezer to chill while you prepare the cocktails. This helps keep the drink colder longer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, melon liqueur, fresh lime juice, 3 fluid ounces of the strained honeydew puree, and 1 fluid ounce of simple syrup. Taste and adjust simple syrup if a sweeter martini is desired.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Shake the martini: Fill the cocktail shaker completely with ice. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 to 20 seconds, or until the shaker is thoroughly chilled on the outside. This ensures the drink is well-mixed and properly diluted.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Strain and serve: Remove the chilled martini glasses from the freezer. Strain the mixture evenly into the four prepared martini glasses, discarding the ice from the shaker.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Garnish and enjoy: Garnish each martini with a few honeydew melon balls or a fresh lime wheel/twist. Serve immediately and savor the refreshing flavors.
⏱️ 1 min
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Honeydew Melon Martini
Ingredients
For the Martini
- 1/2 honeydew melon, medium, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 6 fluid ounces vodka, chilled
- 2 fluid ounces melon liqueur
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 fluid ounce simple syrup, as needed, adjust to taste
- ice, as needed, for shaking
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup honeydew melon, balled or small cubes
- 1 lime, wheel or twist
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the honeydew puree: Place the cubed honeydew melon into a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl or container to remove any pulp, ensuring a smooth martini. You should yield approximately 3 to 4 fluid ounces of puree.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Chill your martini glasses: Place four martini glasses in the freezer to chill while you prepare the cocktails. This helps keep the drink colder longer.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, melon liqueur, fresh lime juice, 3 fluid ounces of the strained honeydew puree, and 1 fluid ounce of simple syrup. Taste and adjust simple syrup if a sweeter martini is desired.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Shake the martini: Fill the cocktail shaker completely with ice. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 to 20 seconds, or until the shaker is thoroughly chilled on the outside. This ensures the drink is well-mixed and properly diluted.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Strain and serve: Remove the chilled martini glasses from the freezer. Strain the mixture evenly into the four prepared martini glasses, discarding the ice from the shaker.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Garnish and enjoy: Garnish each martini with a few honeydew melon balls or a fresh lime wheel/twist. Serve immediately and savor the refreshing flavors.
⏱️ 1 min